2022: AGAINST THE PRESS CYCLE, AGAINST THE RELEASE CYCLE, WE STAND UNCOMPROMISING IN THE SERVICE OF AUTHENTIC ENGAGEMENT WITH MEDIA

I did an EOY newsletter, but only to explore the list form as interruption! It's available through my Substack, which you should subscribe to for free, if you'd like to receive these updates directly to your email. It's a nice way to guarantee things I make with extraordinary care and then launch into the void… Continue reading 2022: AGAINST THE PRESS CYCLE, AGAINST THE RELEASE CYCLE, WE STAND UNCOMPROMISING IN THE SERVICE OF AUTHENTIC ENGAGEMENT WITH MEDIA

The Sonic Family Tree of Chicago’s je’raf

I think I broke my brain writing about this band, but the good news is that my brain only broke in order to reform as a bigger, better brain and I may even be able to do fractional math now. Please get acquainted with my favorite band in Chicago, je'raf, who are in my opinion… Continue reading The Sonic Family Tree of Chicago’s je’raf

Interview: Lifeguard

I am here to inform everyone that Lifeguard are the greatest teenaged rock band since Squirrel Bait. Their new 7" drops tomorrow through Chunklet Industries and has already sold out, because they rip way too hard for a run of only fifty. From left to right: Asher Case, Kai Slater, and Isaac Lowenstein. EMD: Tell… Continue reading Interview: Lifeguard